📺 How to Cancel YouTube TV in 2026 – Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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YouTube TV has become one of the most popular live TV streaming services in the US, offering over 100+ channels, unlimited DVR storage, and NFL Sunday Ticket. But at $82.99/month (with periodic price hikes), it's also one of the most expensive streaming subscriptions you can carry.

If you're cutting the cord, switching to a cheaper service, or simply not watching enough live TV to justify the cost, this guide walks you through every possible way to cancel YouTube TV—whether you subscribed directly, through the YouTube app, or bundled with YouTube Premium.

🔑 Key Takeaway: YouTube TV has no contracts, so you can cancel at any time. You keep access until the end of your current billing cycle, and YouTube TV does not offer refunds for unused days. However, you retain access to your DVR recordings for 21 days after cancellation.

📊 YouTube TV Pricing & Base Plan in 2026

YouTube TV's base plan includes 100+ channels. Here's the current pricing:

Plan	Monthly Price	Includes
Base Plan	$82.99	100+ channels, unlimited DVR, 3 simultaneous streams
4K Plus Add-on	+$9.99	4K streaming, offline downloads, unlimited streams at home
Sports Plus	+$10.99	NFL RedZone, additional sports channels
Entertainment Plus	+$9.99	Max, Showtime, and more premium channels
NFL Sunday Ticket	From $72.99	Out-of-market NFL games (seasonal)

⚠️ Note: Prices have increased multiple times since 2020 (from $49.99 to $82.99). Add-ons are charged separately.

💻 Method 1: Cancel YouTube TV on Web (tv.youtube.com)

Use this method if you subscribed directly through YouTube TV's website.

1. Go to tv.youtube.com and Sign In

Visit tv.youtube.com and log in with your Google account.

2. Click Your Profile Icon

Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.

3. Go to Settings

Click "Settings".

4. Go to Membership

Click "Membership" in the left menu.

5. Click Manage

Under your YouTube TV membership, click "Manage".

6. Cancel Membership

Click "Cancel Membership" and follow the prompts. YouTube may offer a retention discount—if you still want to cancel, click "Continue to Cancel" → "Cancel Membership".

✅ Done! You'll receive a confirmation email. Your YouTube TV access remains active until the end of your current billing cycle.

🔗 Direct Cancellation Link: https://tv.youtube.com/settings/membership

📱 Method 2: Cancel YouTube TV on the YouTube TV App

Use this method if you're on a mobile device or tablet.

1. Open the YouTube TV App

Open the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet.

2. Tap Your Profile Picture

Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.

3. Go to Settings

Tap "Settings".

4. Go to Membership

Tap "Membership".

5. Cancel Membership

Tap "Cancel Membership" and confirm.

✅ Done! Your YouTube TV subscription will not renew.

📱 Method 3: Cancel YouTube TV on iPhone or iPad (Apple Billing)

Use this method if you subscribed through the Apple App Store. ⚠️ You cannot cancel through the YouTube TV website if you used Apple billing!

1. Open Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap Your Name

Tap your name at the top of the screen.

3. Go to Subscriptions

Tap "Subscriptions".

4. Find YouTube TV

Find YouTube TV in the list and tap it.

5. Cancel Subscription

Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm.

✅ Done! Your YouTube TV subscription will not renew through Apple.

📱 Method 4: Cancel YouTube TV on Android (Google Play Billing)

Use this method if you subscribed through Google Play. ⚠️ You cannot cancel through the YouTube TV website if you used Google billing!

1. Open Google Play Store

Open the Google Play Store app.

2. Tap Your Profile Icon

Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.

3. Go to Subscriptions

Tap "Payments & subscriptions" → "Subscriptions".

4. Find and Cancel

Find YouTube TV, tap it, then tap "Cancel subscription" and follow the confirmation steps.

✅ Done! Your YouTube TV subscription will not renew through Google Play.

📺 Method 5: Cancel YouTube TV on Roku

Use this method if you subscribed through Roku.

1. Press Home on Your Roku Remote

Press the Home button on your Roku remote.

2. Highlight YouTube TV Channel

Highlight the YouTube TV channel and press the star (*) button on your remote.

3. Manage Subscription

Select "Manage subscription".

4. Cancel Subscription

Select "Cancel subscription" and confirm when prompted.

✅ Done! Your YouTube TV subscription will not renew through Roku.

🎁 Method 6: Cancel YouTube TV Free Trial

Use this method if you're on the free trial and don't want to be charged $82.99.

⚠️ Important: YouTube TV offers a free trial (usually 5–21 days depending on the promotion). You must cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged. YouTube sends a reminder email 3 days before the trial ends.

The cancellation steps are exactly the same as canceling a paid subscription:

1. Go to tv.youtube.com/settings/membership

On your web browser, go to tv.youtube.com/settings/membership.

2. Click Manage

Under your trial membership, click "Manage".

3. Cancel Membership

Click "Cancel Membership" and confirm.

✅ Done! Your free trial will end on the scheduled date and you will not be charged $82.99.

💡 Pro Tip: Set a calendar reminder one week before your trial ends so you don't forget to cancel.

🎬 Method 7: Cancel YouTube Premium (Separate from YouTube TV)

YouTube Premium and YouTube TV are two separate subscriptions. Canceling one does not cancel the other.

YouTube Premium ($13.99/month) removes ads from regular YouTube, allows background playback, and includes YouTube Music. YouTube TV ($82.99/month) is live TV streaming.

1. Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships

Visit youtube.com/paid_memberships.

2. Click Manage Membership

Find YouTube Premium and click "Manage Membership".

3. Cancel

Click "Deactivate" and confirm.

✅ Done! YouTube Premium will not renew.

⚠️ Note: If you have YouTube Premium bundled with YouTube Music or YouTube TV, cancel the bundle in your Google account settings at myaccount.google.com/subscriptions.

📞 YouTube TV Customer Care Contacts

YouTube TV does not offer phone support. Here are the available contact methods:

Contact Method	Details
💬 Live Chat	Available via support.google.com/youtubetv → scroll to bottom → "Contact us"
📧 Email	Available through the YouTube TV Help Center contact form
📱 In-App Support	Open the YouTube TV app → profile → Help → Contact us
📖 Help Center	support.google.com/youtubetv

💡 Pro Tip: Have your Google account email address and last 4 digits of your payment method ready before contacting support.

💰 YouTube TV Refund Policy

⚠️ Important: YouTube TV does not offer refunds for the unused portion of your billing period.

According to YouTube TV's official policy:

You keep access until the end of your current billing cycle—there are no partial refunds for unused days.
You retain DVR recordings for up to 21 days after cancellation.
Accidental charges: YouTube TV may issue refunds on a case-by-case basis if you contact support within 24–48 hours of being charged.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Refunds are available if you cancel before the season starts. Once the season begins, no refunds are issued.
Annual plans: YouTube TV does not offer annual plans, so this doesn't apply.

💡 Strategy: Since there are no partial refunds, wait until a few days before your next billing date to cancel—you'll maximize your paid access.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹 How do I cancel my YouTube TV subscription directly?

Go to tv.youtube.com/settings/membership, click "Manage" → "Cancel Membership" and confirm.

🔹 Can I get a refund if I cancel YouTube TV mid-month?

Generally, no. YouTube TV does not offer refunds for unused days. However, they may issue refunds on a case-by-case basis if you contact support within 24–48 hours of being charged.

🔹 What happens to my DVR recordings after I cancel YouTube TV?

You retain access to your DVR recordings for up to 21 days after cancellation. After that, they are deleted.

🔹 Is YouTube TV and YouTube Premium the same thing?

No. They are two separate subscriptions. YouTube TV ($82.99/month) is live TV streaming. YouTube Premium ($13.99/month) removes ads from regular YouTube and includes YouTube Music. Canceling one does not cancel the other.

🔹 How do I cancel YouTube TV if I subscribed through Apple?

Go to Settings → Your Name → Subscriptions → YouTube TV → Cancel Subscription on your iPhone. You cannot cancel through YouTube TV's website if you subscribed via Apple.

🔹 Does YouTube TV have a customer service phone number?

No. YouTube TV does not offer phone support. You can reach them via live chat at support.google.com/youtubetv or through the in-app help center.

🔹 How much does YouTube TV cost in 2026?

YouTube TV's base plan is $82.99/month for 100+ channels. Add-ons like 4K Plus ($9.99), Sports Plus ($10.99), and Entertainment Plus ($9.99) are charged separately.

📌 Pro Tip: Bookmark this page for future reference. Cancellation policies are updated regularly.

✅ Final Summary

Canceling YouTube TV is quick and straightforward. The key is knowing how you subscribed:

Direct via YouTube TV → Cancel on tv.youtube.com
In-app → Cancel from the YouTube TV app settings
Apple/Google → Cancel through App Store/Google Play
Roku → Cancel through the Roku channel settings
Free trial → Cancel at least 24 hours before it ends
YouTube Premium → Cancel separately (it's a different service)

📖 Looking for more cancellation guides? Check out our other guides: Spotify, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and Peacock.

🏠 Don't forget to check out our Ultimate OTT Cancellation Guide covering 50+ streaming platforms!

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